His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

ask them. But if they say no, it means no.”

Carmen closed her eyes.

“I know.”

When Sebastián told Valeria, she did not answer immediately.

The children were older now. Sofía was thirteen. Renata was eleven. Daniel was seven.

Valeria called them to the table and told them the truth plainly.

“Your grandmother wants to see you. You do not have to go. Nobody continue reading …